Major General Mohammad Pakpour,of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard ⁤Corps (IRGC),has advocated for equipping Iranian missiles with stealth technology to improve their ability⁢ to overcome Israel’s air defense systems. Pakpour stated that such a capability would “definitely be able to increase their penetration rate through the⁤ Zionist regime’s defense shield,” according to a report by Sindonews on December 8,2025.

⁣ Pakpour’s comments referenced perceived aggression from both‍ Israel and the United States towards Iran in mid-June, and asserted that a miscalculation was made by⁢ both countries regarding Iran’s resilience following the assassination of senior commanders. He claimed that both nations believed such assassinations would lead to operational failure for Iran, a prediction he stated⁢ proved incorrect.

Recent Conflict and Iranian Response

‍ Pakpour detailed that,following his appointment as Commander-in-Chief of the⁢ IRGC after the death of his predecessor,Revolutionary Guard forces,in conjunction with the Iranian Army,initiated “intense and decisive counter-operations”⁣ against Israel. He asserted that Israel anticipated ⁢only a limited initial response from Iran – approximately five to six missiles – but that Iran instead launched a large-scale offensive involving⁣ both drones and⁤ ballistic missiles.

He further stated that Iran responded proportionally to a U.S. attack on three of its nuclear facilities, matching the number of bombs used by the United States‍ with an equivalent response.

Strategic Implications and Regional ‍Tensions

⁤ The call⁤ for stealth missile technology underscores Iran’s ongoing efforts to enhance its military capabilities ⁢and deter potential adversaries. Israel views Iran’s ballistic⁤ missile program as a notable threat⁢ to regional stability. The development of stealth technology would present a considerable challenge to Israel’s existing defense systems, such as the‍ Iron⁢ Dome and David’s Sling.

Recent joint military exercises between the United States,Israel,and other nations in the Middle East are widely seen as a demonstration of force intended to counter Iranian influence and signal a commitment to regional security,as reported by Sindonews.

Background: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)

⁤ ⁣The IRGC is⁣ a principal component of Iran’s military and security apparatus. Established⁤ after the 1979 Iranian Revolution, the IRGC is responsible for both domestic security and external operations. It has ⁤been designated as a⁣ terrorist⁣ association by the United States government due to its support for militant groups and its involvement in regional conflicts. The ⁢IRGC⁢ plays a central role in Iran’s nuclear program and ballistic missile development.